The recruits are forced to reflect on their new life in The State, faced with frontline battle, a barrel bomb attack and severe restrictions on women.

As Ziyaad and Ushna are drawn deeper into Isis's hold, a brutal beating and a Yazidi slave market force Shakira and Jalal to question their beliefs.

Jamal and Shakira's disillusionment with the brutality of life under Isis is complete and they decide to risk their own lives to help others get out. Jamal is given a new role and witnesses barbaric punishments. With the noose tightening around him, he risks his life to help Ibitsam and Narin.